HeyRuaHow to say “ornament” in Irish
- Irish:
- oirnimint
- English:
- ornament
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “OR-nyim-int” /ˈoːɾˠnʲəmʲəntʲ/
- Plural:
- oirnimintí (ornaments)
- Genitive singular:
- oirniminte, na hoirniminte (e.g. áilleacht na hoirniminte, the beauty of the ornament)
- Genitive plural:
- oirnimintí, na n-oirnimintí (e.g. crochadh na n-oirnimintí, the hanging of the ornaments)
What does “oirnimint” mean?
- ornament
- A decorative object or detail used to make something look more attractive.Also: decoration, trinket, adornment.
Other Irish words for ornament: ornáid (ornament)
“Oirnimint” with the article
The plural of ornament in Irish is oirnimintí. Here is oirnimint after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Oirnimint” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oirnimint, the Irish word for ornament.
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Ornament in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ornament?
The Irish for ornament is oirnimint (pronounced “OR-nyim-int”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is oirnimintí.
How do you pronounce oirnimint in Irish?
Oirnimint is said like “OR-nyim-int” (IPA /ˈoːɾˠnʲəmʲəntʲ/).
What is the plural of ornament in Irish?
The plural of oirnimint is oirnimintí; with the article, na hoirnimintí means “the ornaments”. The genitive plural is oirnimintí, as in crochadh na n-oirnimintí (the hanging of the ornaments).
Why does oirnimint sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an oirnimint (the ornament), a hoirnimint (her ornament), a n-oirnimint (their ornament), na hoirnimintí (the ornaments).
What is the difference between oirnimint and ornáid?
Both can mean ornament; oirnimint is the usual word for a decorative object, while ornáid is more often used for ornamentation in art or design. Maisiúchán is the general word for decoration.
